heat pumps

Geothermal heat pumps are an energy efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional HVAC systems. For those in Newnan, Georgia, and the surrounding area, geothermal technology can help you save a lot of money on your heating and cooling bills. While geothermal equipment promotes renewable energy and fossil fuel preservation, these complex systems should only be installed by an experienced service technician.

Geothermal provides the Best Energy Efficiency

Conventional forced-air heat pumps move heat from one area to another depending on the season. Severe outdoor temperatures negatively impact the efficiency of these units. In contrast, geothermal systems use the earth itself as the heat transfer medium. While the ambient air temperature can change by as much as 60 degrees, the ground temperature hardly changes at all.
Ground source heat pumps are available in either closed-loop or open-loop configurations. Open-loop systems need a permanent source of water, but closed-loop systems use an antifreeze solution in a sealed piping network. Closed-loop systems have become quite popular because they’re easier to install and service.

Carrier Geothermal Heat Pumps

Carrier offers a complete line of geothermal heat pump products designed to fit comfortably into every budget. Airforce Heating and Air is a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, which means all our geothermal heat pump installations conform to Carrier’s demanding standards for quality, reliability and performance.
Comfort Geothermal Heat Pump GB: A water-to-air heat pump that provides true geothermal operation at an economical price.
Performance Geothermal Heat Pump GT: Available in forced-air or water-to-air configurations, these units incorporate a two-stage compressor and a variable-speed blower for the ultimate in comfort and savings. Performance Split System Indoor Geothermal Heat Pump GS: This unit combines high-efficiency geothermal performance with a gas furnace for those who prefer higher winter heating temperatures.

There’s a lot of talk about high-efficiency furnaces, but it’s not hot air. These HVAC systems can lower your energy bills by 20 percent and make your LaGrange, Georgia, home more comfortable too. To illustrate the difference between a conventional gas furnace, an Energy Star-approved system, and the Carrier Infinity® 98 Furnace with Greenspeed™ Intelligence, let’s look at the statistics.

Efficiency Ratings and Savings

The Infinity® 98 Gas Furnace that we offer at Airforce Heating and Air has appeared on the Energy Star list of Most Efficient Furnaces year after year because it’s between 97.2 and 98.5 percent efficient depending on the model and size of your home.
Today, the gas furnaces we install must be at least 90 percent efficient to earn the Energy Star label. If your home currently has a base model that was installed more than 15 years ago, it may only be 80 percent efficient. This means 20 percent of the gas you pay for isn’t being converted into heat.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, you can save 15 percent or more by replacing an old conventional furnace with a new Energy Star model. If you upgrade to an ultra-efficient furnace like the Infinity® 98, your gas bills will be 20 to 22 percent lower. The savings over the life of the unit, which is about 15 years, can be well over $10,000.

Innovative Features of the Infinity® 98 Furnace

The Infinity® 98 Furnace has efficient features that excel in Georgia where heating demands are fairly low, when compared with other states that typically face harsh winters. For one thing, the furnace can be paired with a heat pump to reduce the amount of gas that is required. However, this system is impressively efficient on its own thanks to Carrier’s Greenspeed™ Intelligence. This technology enables your furnace to run at variable speeds between 40 and 100 percent.

Carrier’s Infinity® heat pumps, air conditioners, and furnaces can be paired with a number of other components that further improve comfort and efficiency. To learn more about Carrier furnaces and their features, contact us today. Our technicians can service, install and maintain various makes and models of HVAC systems.